Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Osaka Golf Club
Course Highlight
Crafted by legendary designer Harry Colt in 1932, this quintessentially classic pine forest course is celebrated for its undulating hillside terrain, intricate green complexes, and distinctive British links influence, earning its reputation as a hidden gem of the Kansai region.
Tournament History
Kansai Professional Championship (1939)
About the Course
Osaka Golf Club stands as one of the most prestigious private member clubs in Japan's Kansai region. Established in 1923, the club has earned its reputation through deep historical roots and strict membership traditions, becoming an important symbol of Japan's elite golf culture. The course has hosted numerous significant domestic amateur championships, bearing witness to the evolution of Japanese golf. The course design blends classic British links-style elements with native Japanese terrain features, with fairways winding through undulating hillside terrain. Mature pine forests and meticulously manicured greens create natural barriers throughout the layout. The course demands exceptional shot-shaping ability and precise distance control, particularly on the back nine where elevation changes and crosswinds challenge even seasoned players to recalibrate their strategies. This seamless combination of traditional etiquette, refined course conditioning, and tactical challenges has secured Osaka Golf Club's unshakable status within Japan's golf community.